This fish is known as
Longfin Grouper and the correct latin name is
Epinephelus quoyanus. It belongs to the
Grouper family. (
e) Origin of this fish is
Western Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
It’s a poisonous fish.
Longfin Grouper can grow up to 40 cm what is approximately 15 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 4800cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 744 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums have at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Longfin Grouper fish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The suggested level of pH (a measure of the acidity/basicity) is between 8.0 and 8.3 which is usual for most marine fish.
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Document modified on Mon Dec 10 12:37:18 UTC 2007
Document created on Mon Dec 10 12:37:18 UTC 2007
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